dbx-mcp-server
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About dbx-mcp-server
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Config
Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.
{
"mcpServers": {
"dbx": {
"command": "node",
"args": [
"/path/to/dbx-mcp-server/build/index.js"
],
"env": {
"DROPBOX_APP_KEY": "",
"DROPBOX_APP_SECRET": "",
"DROPBOX_REDIRECT_URI": "",
"TOKEN_ENCRYPTION_KEY": ""
}
}
}
}Tools
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Overview
What is dbx-mcp-server?
dbx-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates with Dropbox, enabling MCP-compatible clients to read, write, search, and manage files and folders via Dropbox’s public API. It is an independent, third-party project not affiliated with Dropbox.
How to use dbx-mcp-server?
Clone the repo, run npm install and npm run build, then npm run setup to configure authentication. Add the server to your MCP client’s settings file with command: "node" and args: ["/path/to/build/index.js"]. Use the provided tools (e.g., list_files, upload_file) from within your MCP client.
Key features of dbx-mcp-server?
- File operations: list, upload, download, delete, create folders
- Copy, move, and rename files and folders
- Get metadata and search files and folders
- Create shareable links to files
- Retrieve account information
Use cases of dbx-mcp-server?
- List and navigate a Dropbox directory tree from an AI assistant
- Upload and download files programmatically via natural language commands
- Search for files by name or path within a Dropbox account
- Generate sharing links for quick collaboration
- Manage folders and safely delete items with recycle bin support
FAQ from dbx-mcp-server
What authentication does dbx-mcp-server use?
It uses OAuth 2.0 with PKCE. You must create a Dropbox app, set required permissions, and provide DROPBOX_APP_KEY, DROPBOX_APP_SECRET, and DROPBOX_REDIRECT_URI environment variables.
What permissions must the Dropbox app have?
The app needs files.metadata.read, files.content.read, files.content.write, sharing.write, and account_info.read.
Is dbx-mcp-server affiliated with Dropbox?
No. The project is explicitly not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Dropbox.
How are tokens secured?
Tokens are encrypted using a TOKEN_ENCRYPTION_KEY (32+ characters) and can be auto-refreshed with configurable thresholds and retries.
What runtime does it require?
The server runs on Node.js and is built with TypeScript, the MCP SDK, and Dropbox SDK v10.34.0.
Frequently asked questions
What authentication does dbx-mcp-server use?
It uses OAuth 2.0 with PKCE. You must create a Dropbox app, set required permissions, and provide `DROPBOX_APP_KEY`, `DROPBOX_APP_SECRET`, and `DROPBOX_REDIRECT_URI` environment variables.
What permissions must the Dropbox app have?
The app needs `files.metadata.read`, `files.content.read`, `files.content.write`, `sharing.write`, and `account_info.read`.
Is dbx-mcp-server affiliated with Dropbox?
No. The project is explicitly not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Dropbox.
How are tokens secured?
Tokens are encrypted using a `TOKEN_ENCRYPTION_KEY` (32+ characters) and can be auto-refreshed with configurable thresholds and retries.
What runtime does it require?
The server runs on Node.js and is built with TypeScript, the MCP SDK, and Dropbox SDK v10.34.0.
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